units March 2024

the Magazine of the National Apartment Association

2024 Spring Leasing Preview

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The use of automation and artificial intelligence is increasing in the rental housing industry.

Fully interactive leasing processes are now live, giving residents the ability to see their units without ever stepping a foot inside. Reybold Group is…

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FEATURES

A story of challenges and solutions in a world of increased insurance costs. The rental housing industry is working through a perfect storm. While hurricane season is over in the Southeast and Gulf…
Other longer-term options are available to coincide with the short-term fix of rent concessions. Data from pretty much every source imaginable is screaming that rent growth is slowing. A Zumper…
Environmental, social and governance factors hold greater sway in the multifamily housing industry. The rise of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors has accelerated in the worlds of…

IN THIS ISSUE

Rental housing companies share thoughts on combating lease fraud. In double-checking the veracity of recent prospective resident applications, Stephanie Jackson, Senior Area Vice President of…
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The latest in federal advocacy as scores of rental housing advocates convene in Washington, D.C., to meet with their representatives and amplify the industry’s federal policy priorities. In March,…
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Independent rental owners are making a difference in their communities. Independent rental owners (IRO)—often referred to as “mom-and-pop” housing providers­—are small-scale owners and operators…
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Society often becomes acutely aware of the value of affordable housing through its absence. The problems that accompany a shortage of affordable housing affect far more people than just the residents…
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Annually, the National Apartment Association (NAA) and NAA Education Institute (NAAEI) are excited to showcase and celebrate Residential Property Management (RPM) Careers Week by acknowledging the…
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Q: I have floating vinyl tile flooring in my rental unit. One of the tiles in the middle of the floor has been damaged. How do I go about replacing one tile without damaging the surrounding tiles? A…
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Jared Ford   •   President, Build to Rent and Multifamily   •   Catamount Constructors, Inc.   •  Denver  Catamount Constructors, Inc.,…
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As the war for talent continues, multifamily developers, owners and operators are driven to review salary and compensation packages for professionals in the rental housing industry. RCLCO/CEL…
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The latest Maintenance Legends are here: November Leaderboard winner Doug Schlimmer of the Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association and KMG Prestige; and December Leaderboard winner Adrian Gimenez…
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Meet Brian Chase NAA’s Recently Installed Secretary of the Board of Directors Describe your beginnings in rental housing. I was a student in the Property Management program at Virginia Tech. I…
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